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Deputy Luke Harrison and Deputy John David Harris from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 45, finding upwards of 15 ounces of marijuana in the trunk of a vehicle.

The deputies observed the vehicle going 92 miles per hour, according to the press release, and finding probable cause, searched the vehicle and found 15.85 ounces of marijuana and an open bottle of alcohol.

Attorneys for a man accused of possessing child pornography are asking a judge to move the case out of Madisonville. A decision on the change-of-venue motion by 278th state District Court Judge Hal Ridley is pending, the jurist said.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail on Sunday, February 11, through Sunday, February 18. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Madisonville Consolidated School District students have performed well on the 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, surpassing the state average in 16 of the 20 tested subjects. Despite the absence of the traditional A-F campus and district rating due to a pending judicial ruling and decisions from the 88th legislature.

Devin Merchant delivered a performance at the Texas Music Educators Conference in San Antonio. Selected from over 2,000 applicants across the state, Merchant was one of only four trumpeters to earn a spot in the Texas All-State Jazz Band, showcasing his talent on Saturday, Feb.

At the City of Madisonville’s council meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, discussions centered around police department staffing, recruitment efforts, and some new ordinances.

The Madison County Commissioners Court discussed and took action on items including funding requests, contracts, committee appointments, and resolutions on Tuesday, Feb. 13 The council reviewed a request for funding support for the Madisonville 4-H Camp. In attendance to speak to the commissioners were kids from the 4-H club asking for option 2 in their packet.

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet Friday, Feb. 9, at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Center, celebrating the community and honoring Erica Greene and Daniel Bracewell with the “Woman of the Year” and “Man of the Year” awards, respectively.

On, Saturday, Feb. 3, Madisonville High School held their prom at the Brazos Center, in Bryan. The theme was Diamonds Are Forever, and Wes Morris and Olyvia Brooks both seniors at MHS, were voted MHS Prom King & Queen. 

The Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting discussed educational matters on Monday, Feb. 12.